anaheim-gazette 1944-03-09

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXIV A Legal Newspaper ANAHE We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" I find in talking with the boys in the armed services that they are not worrying much about whether they get killed or not. They say, "well, if we get back it's O.K., if we don't..." and they give a shrug of the shoulder. Maybe after stand up, even when it wasn't trouble? Who isn't, with March 15th just around the corner? County Population Near 169,000-Marble Ration Books Show In spite of the continued housing shortage Orange county population appears to grow by leftover bounds, as indicated figures just released by OPA the number of Ration Book No issued in the county. Since the federal census 1940 the population has jumped 28,064, the total now being 158,737 according to OPA's system of emulating. At this time a special federal census is being taken within a few weeks these figures will be available for comparison with the ration book estimates. At the present time the eighteen Southern California counties boast a population of nearly fifty thousand. I find in talking with the boys in the armed services that they are not worrying much about whether they get killed or not. They say, "well, if we get back it's O.K., if we don't..." and they give a shrug of the shoulder. Maybe after all it isn't so much a matter of how long we live as it is whether we've lived at all or not, by the time we pass out of this picture. The average soldier who never gets farther than a training camp will have done more living than he would have done in a lifetime in his former environment. Those that go beyond the training camp and come back again, well, they will have really lived. Famous political solgans that were used with more or less success without the answer ever being given: "A chicken in every pot." "A farm for every farmer." "Two cars in every garage," et al. There isn't anybody as gullible as us voters. The scientific blood test can't prove who the father of a baby is, but it can prove who couldn't be the father. Lawyers should explain that to their clients who might be out, to collect off of the wrong man. A complexion expert says the women of Portland, Ore., have the best complexions in the United States. Probably one reason for that is that they use very little of the "remedies" the complexion expert makes to sell. Credit for their lovely natural complexions should go to the pure, effervescing water from Mount Hood that provides Portland's water supply. It keeps their systems in good working order. By comparison you could sell five carloads of mineral water in Los Angeles where you couldn't sell a dozen bottles in Portland. They don't need it there. Portland girls do have lovely complexions but Salt Lake City has by far the most beautiful girls of any city. Nobody knows why it is that the women in the various towns are either nearly all pretty or all homely, but it runs about that way. Cleveland, Ohio, has an abundance of pretty girls, and for a down south river bottom town Little Rock Clairvoyant ad asks: "Are you in trouble?" Who isn't, with March 15th just around the corner? I've always been a great hand to stand up, even when it wasn't necessary, but from now on I'm going to do my standing up sitting down. Somebody has found out that it takes 20 percent of your normal energy just to go through the motion of standing still. So, maybe I'm not lazy after all, I must be just plain tired. I believe this colm's going to get along all right, judging from present indications. I found out last week that three more people are regular readers. For a while I had two readers that I knew of for sure, but since then they have been accumulating so fast I've about lost track. I believe with the three new ones there must be either seven or nine, some and some women, that claim they read this column every week. At that rate it won't be long before all of the 159,000 people in Orange county will be clients. Looks like I'll have to hire a secretary to keep up with all this business! If you have never watched the operation of completely dissecting a human body, I would advise you not to do so, unless you expect to become a physician or a nurse. It's a gruesome piece of business and you'll learn a lot about your "innerds" that you'll be just as well off not to know. After watching such an operation it's a puzzle to me how we live at all with a complicated set of machinery like that and under the punishment we give ourselves. Streamlining hadn't come into vogue when the human body was patterned, but even at that early time it looks like a more simple design could have been worked out. Take the shitepoke, for instance, he doesn't have much to worry about. Congressman John M. Coffee recently delivered himself of a speech entitled "The Smell of Oil," in which he indicates he does not like the smell of some things connected with the oil the number of Ration Book No issued in the county. Since the federal census in 1940 the population has jumped 28,064, the total now being 158,737 according to OPA's system of emating. At this time a special federal census is being taken within a few weeks these figures will be available for comparison with the ration book estimates. At the present time the eighth Southern California county boasts a population of nearly four million, or 3,901,913. Only eight states in the nation, including California itself, has a great population than the eight southern counties. The counties included this district are: Orange, Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Slauson Luis Obispo, and Inyo. Disaster Relief Representatives Here Wednesday Dale V. Clanton, national representative for the Red Cross disaster relief committee for the southern district and his secretary, Mrs. Grace Tanner, we are at the local Red Cross headquarters Wednesday. They were here for the purpose of conferring with Earle Jackson, chairman of the local disaster relief committee and checking plans for this area. Partial plans were made for meeting of the county disaster relief committee next week; time and place to be announced later. IN LOS ANGELES Ross Lee Laird, secretary of the chamber of commerce was in Los Angeles Wednesday in connection with the Los Angeles baseball club's spring training season in Anaheim. The ball team is expected to arrive here Saturday beginning the series of pre-season games. The team members are to be housed at the Elks club. IN ANAHEIM WEDNESDAY Jack Regan of Fullerton who conducts the National Editorial Hour each Tuesday night on radio hookup, was a visitor Anaheim Wednesday morning. 'Unusually' Wet Wear About Normal, Loc Why do you think Hitler turned square around and invaded Russia, in the face of what looked from here like a sure victory over England? It's a wonder somebody doesn't try to run Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for president on the grounds that he lives, when at home, at the geographic center of the United States, which is at Abilene, Kansas. Maybe that's why all this publicity about the letters he writes to his mother. Also the fact that he is a good army man who hails from Abilene, where that liquid dynamite known as Abilena water comes out of the ground, should be enough to qualify him for president. It looks to me like somebody is trying to embarrass some of our army men by trying to inject them into the political picture when they are not even interested in such activity. Foreman over a large group of women in a defense plant writes, that he is 55 years old and in perfect health, but the women in his department are driving him nuts and making him a nervous wreck. He wants to know what he can do about such a situation since he wishes to give the war effort the benefit of his skill. My advice would be that, he try keeping his mind on the work. Congressman John M. Coffee recently delivered himself of a speech entitled "The Smell of Oil," in which he indicates he does not like the smell of some things connected with the oil business. The chances are some of the oil men feel the same way about the aroma of Coffee. Whoever figured it out must be right but he sure knocked the "lighter than air" theory into the creek. The fact seems to be that air has a pressure force in all directions of 15 pounds per square inch. Now I know what's had me slowed down all this time. You can't push your way around in pressure like that if you amount to very many square inches. I don't see how Kate Smith ever make it. Now who's afraid? Ad in "Personal" column reads: "Any previous statement made by me in this column does not apply to my wife." Looks like he rushed into print with something that backfired. As late as August, 1941, barely four or five months before Pearl Harbor, we were loading ship loads of scrap iron at San Pedro on Japanese ships bound for Tokyo, although this was supposed to have been stopped a year before. At that time I talked with sailors and Marines on shore leave from the air plane carrier Saratoga, an early victim of the Japs, who were positive in their statements that "we can whip Japan in two weeks." Somebody must have told them that and they knew so little of the potential enemy that they believed it. IN ANAHEIM WEDNESDAY Jack Regan of Fullerton will conducts the National Editorial Hour each Tuesday night on radio hookup, was a visitor Anaheim Wednesday morning. 'Unusually' Wet Wear About Normal, Look If you have been one of those who complained about the rainy being harder, wetter and more it this winter than you've ever seen before, the sign could be that you're growing old, or that your memory isn't serving you well. After all, this "unusual" winter is just about average and to date there has been only a fraction of an inch more precipitation than was recorded to the date last year. At any rate there is no cause to complain of a winter drought which would be worse than having even a little too much rain. While some damage has been done to navel oranges in other districts, caused from wet rot, the valencia crop in the Orange county district is in excellent condition, with only minor loss reported from the comparatively small acreage of navels in the section. Orange growers generally are well pleased with the prospect for a bumper crop which will be "Let them come," they said, "Our battle wagon can clean up the Japanese navy by herself." I am wondering if the officers, who must have told the sailors that sort of thing, actually didn't know any better themselves. Also I wonder if we will be dummed enough to drift back into that attitude and state of ignorance when this war is finally settled. How many times does it take us to learn the simple lesson that we failed to learn in World War No. 1? County Population Over 169,000-Markion Books Show Despite of the continued houshortage Orange county population appears to grow by leaps bounds, as indicated by just released by OPA on number of Ration Book No. 4 in the county. Due the federal census of the population has jumped to the total now being 158,764, going to OPA's system of estimation. At this time a special census is being taken and a few weeks these figures are available for comparison the ration book estimates. The present time the eight turn California counties a population of nearly four Two Contests In Supervisorial Race Two contests for the office of county supervisor will result from the filing of candidates to run against the incumbent of district one, Santa Ana, and district three, Anaheim. Incumbent Fred Rowland of Santa Ana will be opposed by John Sylvester of Santa Ana, and James A. Baker of Anaheim, will be opposed by Harry D. Riley, also of Anaheim, whom Baker defeated in a race for the office four years ago. Ten Women, 5 Men Drawn for Superior Court Jury Duty 5 More Days To File 1943 Tax Returns Only five more days after today remain for several thousand Anaheim income tax payers to file their returns and avoid the penalty for being late. At midnight next Wednesday, March 15, the penalty goes into effect and taxpayers are urged to get their reports in the mails at the earliest possible moment. Federal income tax offices have thrown up their hands and warned that it will be impossible for Republican World Council Meet May At Local Elk's C The Orange County Council the Republican Women will Friday, March 10, at the club for an all day session ginning at 10:30 and follow a luncheon at 12:30. At the ness session officers will be for the coming year. Miss Gladys O'Donnell aviatrix, will be featured on the program follow lunchcon. Council Raises City Clerk and Treasurer's Sal An adjourned meeting Ten Women, 5 Men Drawn for Superior Court Jury Duty Ten women and five men were drawn from the Anaheim voters' registration list for superior court jury duty by County Clerk B. J. Smith on Monday. The jurors will serve for one month and will be required to appear before Judge Franklin G. West next Monday morning. Other jurors were drawn from all parts of the county. Following is the list from Anaheim: Mrs. Eleanor R. Wilson, Route 4, Box 103A; Mrs. Evelyn H. Barelman, 218 W. South St.; Alonzo Alexander, 124 N. Resh St.; Mrs. Mattie W. Trockstad, 321 S. Lemon St.; Mrs. Ethel H. Chamberlain, 702 Amstutz St.; Mrs. Addie Cottle, 201 E. Adele St.; Mrs. Mary Quatacker, Route 4, Box 278A; Albert O. Brunet, 727 S. Philadelphia St.; Mrs. Nellie N. Werner, Route 3, Box 227; Mrs. Lena Rivers, Route 1, Box 152A; Harvey W. Baker, 755 N. Claudina St.; Miss Mercy A. Seymour, 305 N. Olive St.; J. H. Bohnet, 547 S. Lemon St., John H. Collins, Box 266, and Mrs. Roberta Bushman, 211 Ellsworth St. ATTEND BIRTHDAY DINNER Dr. and Mrs. John H. Boege of 607 N. Lemon street attended a birthday dinner for his sister, Mrs. Adolph Thomas, in Los Angeles last Sunday. Others completing the party from Anaheim were Mrs. Clara Bell, Mrs. Carrie Boege and Mr. and Mrs. Romberg Jansen. TWO FIRE RUNS OVER WEEK END; NO DAMAGE The fire department was called to Hennig's Auto Paint shop Saturday afternoon, and to a residence at 409 South Clementine Sunday morning. No damage was done at either place by the small fires. Red Cross Hdqts. Opened To Public For Inspection The new Red Cross headquarters at 141 East Center street were thrown open to the inspection of the public last Saturday afternoon when an open house was held throughout the day and evening hours. Miss Gladys O'Donnell aviatrix, will be featured on the program following luncheon. Council Raises City Clerk and Treasurer’s Salary An adjourned meeting of city council was held the night in the council chambers with Mayor Charles son presiding and routine was discussed as well as the tion of several ordinances. An ordinance was passed adopted, to become effective days, raising the salary of Clerk Charles Griffith from $300 a month and Cityurer and Tax Collector Tuma to $240 a month. This is simply the combined cost of city treasurer and taxor. Mr. Tuma is now holding positions where previous were held by two individuals. A petition for a zoning waiver at 218 East Adele street wasmitted by Mr. and Mrs. McClellan for the purpure operating a convalescent with a maximum of six patients this to be operated by Mrs. Hacker and Mrs. Etta Nemeth matter was referred to the ning commission for further sidereation. Ordinance No. 671 was granting a zoning variance McCoy for the purpose of being a general automotive b at the corner of East Adele Los Angeles street. Anotherance granted was to Ned K of San Gabriel for the maiture of plastic parts at 224 Lemon street. BOYS’ DETENTION HOME HEADED BY WOMEN The board of county superiors on Tuesday named Mrs. M Cantrell, former assistant to Fred Germany, who recently signed, as superintendent Orange county detention She has been acting in the city since Germany’s resignation and will receive the usual amount of $220 a month. Conrad Hanson was named her assistant at a salary of a month. He has served as supervisor for a number of and is well acquainted with USually' Wet Winter Proves To Be Out Normal, Local Rain Gauges Show You have been one of those complained about the rain harder, wetter and more of winter than you've ever seen. The sign could be that growing old, or that your garden isn't serving you well. All this "unusual" wet has just about average and there has been only a few of an inch more precipitation was recorded to this date year. By rate there is no causeplain of a winter drought, would be worse than having a little too much rain. Some damage has been caused from wet rot, the crop in the Orange county is in excellent condition with only minor loss refrom the comparatively large increase of navels in this growers generally are based with the prospects hamper crop which will be come," they said, "Our wagon can clean up the sea navy by herself." I am long if the officers, who have told the sailors that it might better themselves. Also, never if we will be dumb to drift back into that at-stand state of ignorance this war is finally settled. Many times does it take for learn the simple lesson that had to learn in World War The fire department was called to Hennig's Auto Paint shop Saturday afternoon, and to a residence at 409 South Clementine Sunday morning. No damage was done at either place by the small fires. Red Cross Hdqts. Opened To Public For Inspection The new Red Cross headquarters at 141 East Center street were thrown open to the inspection of the public last Saturday afternoon when an open house was held throughout the day and evening hours. In spite of the rainy day there were many callers who viewed with interest the spacious quarters and the efficient workman-like rooms. Many tall baskets of peach and almond blossoms enhanced the festive occasion and each of the callers were greeted by members of the staff assistance group and the heads of the department, including Mrs. P. H. Nelson and Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, co-chairmen, Mrs. Ralph Focht, chairman of the knitting; Mrs. Charles Mann, home service chairman, Mrs. E. R. Deering, production chairman and Mrs. H. G. Schmeltzer, chairman of the surgical dressings. GARDEN GROVE GRANGE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE An open meeting of the Garden Grove Grange, to be held at the clubhouse there on March 16, at 7:00 p.m., has been announced. The next regular meeting of the Orange County-Pomona Grange is scheduled for March 23rd at Costa Mesa. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETS AT NEWPORT A special meeting of the Orange County Harbor Commission was held at Newport Beach Monday afternoon. The commission is watching the coast line situation with alertness and the development of upper Newport harbor may become a post-war project. The county supervisors are working in close harmony with the harbor board. PLANE PRODUCTION MAKES ALL-TIME HIGH Considering that February short month the production airplanes of all types for the errnment probably reached a time high with a total of 8,750 is estimated that if February been a normal month the new would have passed the mark. The goal of 10,000 may soon be reached. CHURCH CONVENTION A convention of Orange Christian churches was held day at Orange. Sessions began 3:00 p.m. and continued ther day and evening with anner served at 6:15, under the direction of Mrs. C. C. Bonebr REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S COUNCIL MEET Mar. 10 AT LOCAL ELK'S CLUB The Orange County Council of the Republican Women will meet Friday, March 10, at the Elk's club for an all day session beginning at 10:30 and followed by luncheon at 12:30. At the business session officers will be elected for the coming year. Miss Gladys O'Donnell, famed viatrix, will be featured speaker in the program following the luncheon. Council Raises City Clerk and Treasurer's Salary Sen. Thomas Kuchel Draws Opponent From Republican and Democrat Parties April 7th Deadline To Register For May 16 Primary Voters who have moved since the general election in November, 1942, which was the last time the Great Register list of voters was printed, will have to re-register before April 7 to be eligible to vote in the coming presidential primary to be held on May 16. All voters coming of age since that time, unless already registered and not having a change of address, will also have to vote in the primary. Also, all newcomers State Senator Thomas Kuchel, now serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy at San Francisco, and a candidate to succeed himself in the senate, drew an opponent from both major political parties during the closing hours for filing. In making his announcement that he would be a candidate for re-election Senator Kuchel explained through the press and friends that he would be unable to make a personal campaign on account of his duties in the navy. Many of his friends in the Democratic and Republican parties were persistent in urging him to make the race and volunteered to do his campaigning for him. It is understood here that he has assu- Council Raises City Clerk and Treasurer's Salary An adjourned meeting of the city council was held Tuesday night in the council chambers with Mayor Charles Pearson presiding and routine business was discussed as well as the adoption of several ordinances. An ordinance was passed and adopted, to become effective in 30 days, raising the salary of City Clerk Charles Griffith from $250 to $300 a month and City Treasurer and Tax Collector A. G. Tuma to $240 a month. The latter is simply the combined salaries of city treasurer and tax collector. Mr. Tuma is now holding both positions where previously they were held by two individuals. A petition for a zoning variance of 218 East Adele street was submitted by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. McClellan for the purpose of operating a convalescent home with a maximum of six patients, this is to be operated by Mrs. Mabel Hacker and Mrs. Etta Nemetz. The latter was referred to the planning commission for further consideration. Ordinance No. 671 was passed granting a zoning variance to B. Z. McCoy for the purpose of operating a general automotive business at the corner of East Adele and Los Angeles street. Another variance granted was to Ned K. Myers San Gabriel for the manufacture of plastic parts at 224 South Limon street. BOYS' DETENTION HOME ADDED BY WOMEN The board of county supervisors on Tuesday named Mrs. Pauline Antrell, former assistant to Supt. Ed Germany, who recently renamed, as superintendent of the Orange county detention home. He has been acting in the capacities since Germany's resignation and will receive the usual salary of $220 a month. Conrad Hanson was named as his assistant at a salary of $175 a month. He has served as boys' supervisor for a number of years and is well acquainted with the voters who have moved since the general election in November, 1942, which was the last time the Great Register list of voters was printed, will have to re-register before April 7 to be eligible to vote in the coming presidential primary to be held on May 16. All voters coming of age since that time, unless already registered and not having a change of address, will also have to vote in the primary. Also, all newcomers to the state who will vote for the first time here, will have to register before the deadline of April 7. Requirements to vote in California are that you have been in the state one year, in the county six months and in the precinct 30 days before the date of election. Many newcomers will not be entitled to vote in the May primary but will be able to vote in the November general election. They will be given an opportunity to register in due time before the election so their names can be printed in the Great Register which will be revised after the primary and before the general election. According to County Registrar Elmer Schaniel, Orange county is one of the few counties in the state in which the Republicans have a majority of registered voters. In the state the Democrats out-number the Republicans by one and a half to one. Due to lack of a sufficient number of registered voters the Communist party will be dropped from the ballot this year, there being only 651 registrations against the required number of 2766. It's All In The Way You See It! This is a true story, but permit us to let the little seven year old Miss remain anonymous! It happens that the little Miss was enthusiastic about the Red Cross drive for funds and dutifully took her money to school where, in exchange for it, she received the little white flag with the red cross on it. Very proudly she wore it on her sweater. The next day she saw her mother wearing a similar pin and said, "Mommy, you have one like mine. How much did you pay for it?" "Five dollars," her mother answered. The little girl's eyes grew big and round, "Oh, Mommy," she In making his announcement that he would be a candidate for re-election Senator Kuchel explained through the press and friends that he would be unable to make a personal campaign on account of his duties in the navy. Many of his friends in the Democratic and Republican parties were persistent in urging him to make the race and volunteered to do his campaigning for him. It is understood here that he has assurance that if re-elected he will be given leave of absence from naval duties to attend the full session of the legislature, as he was given leave to attend the recent special session. It is naturally presumed that in case he is re-elected the major portion of his four-year term will still remain after the war has ended. Due to his political popularity, both in his home district and at the state capitol, local political leaders feel that he should make the race, and that he should be supported by the voters of his district. His opponent on the Democratic ticket will be Frank D. Lowery, Fullerton rancher, who filed his papers Tuesday. From the Republican party he will have as an opponent Charles Hindley, Santa Ana police officer. Congressman John Phillips, now serving his first term in the national legislature, will have no opponent from his own Republican party, but will be opposed by Jimmie Walker, Santa Ana attorney and chariman of the Democratic County Central committee. Sam Collins, assemblyman from the 75th district of Orange county, which is the portion of the county north and west of the Santa Ana river, will be opposed on both tickets by Harlan L. Savage of La Habra, an oil worker. Clyde Watson of Orange, assemblyman from the 74th district, east and south of the river, drew a Democratic opponent when Douglas H. Hinesly, a shipyard worker of Costa Mesa, filed for the office. He will also have an opponent from the Prohibition party, the Rev. Wesley G. Edwards of Santa Ana. Now that the filing period has closed and the various candidates know what their opposition is to be, a whirlwind primary election campaign will be made between now and May 16, the date set for the election usually held in Aug- Tuesday named Mrs. Pauline Cantrell, former assistant to Supt. Fred Germany, who recently resigned, as superintendent of the Orange county detention home. He has been acting in the capacities since Germany's resignation and will receive the usual salary of $220 a month. Conrad Hanson was named as her assistant at a salary of $175 a month. He has served as boys' supervisor for a number of years and is well acquainted with the work of his new post. Miss Lillian Knutsen, who has an office secretary at the chambers of commerce for several months, resigned her position last Saturday to take a similar job in the office of O. E. Hanson, manager of the Bank of America. VISITS IN OREGON Mrs. F. H. Leonard of 120 Kroeger street left last week for Oregon where she will spend two months with her daughter and family. Mrs. Leonard expects to return early in May. SON BORN A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McFie of 220 Olive street. Anaheim Goes Away Over the Top In 4th Bond Drive With Other Sections All past bond drive records were shattered by Southern California during the recent Fourth War Loan campaign, according to figures released Thursday by the Treasury War Finance committee for this area, which revealed that: (1) Total War Bond sales in the eleven southern counties, were $486,890,000 or 112 per cent of the $436,000,000 quota. (2) Purchases by individuals exclusively totalled $213,200,000, or 104 per cent of the $205,000,000 quota. (3) Corporation purchases were $273,690,000, or 118.4 per cent of the total $231,000,000 quota. Robert H. Moulton, chairman of the War Finance committee, declared drive leaders were particularly pleased with the showing made by individuals, as emphasis had been placed during the campaign on the importance of maximum bond buying by every person. He cited the fact that citizens of the Southland bought $139,340,000 worth of E bonds alone. During the Third War Loan drive last September, individuals of the area failed by a considerable margin to reach their goal. The belief was expressed by the campaign leaders that few entire states had made as good a record as has Southern California, based on incomplete reports from other sections of the country. Moulton and the other committee members lauded the army of volunteer workers who were largely responsible for the drive's outstanding success. Citizens and firms who "dug deep" to buy extra war bonds during the campaign also were commended. Aggregate sales for Southern California in the Fourth War Loan drive were $52,890,000 above the total for the September Bond campaign.